Are handcrafted soaps SAFE for Childrens’s Skin?

28 Mar

childrenThe answer to that would be Yes!

and

that’s double if you’ve been using Store bought soap that has had the glycerin removed and  contains drying detergents. Handcrafted soap is perfect for kids skin.

At P.S. I Love Soap Co. we make a wonderful Buttermilk soap that we leave unscented and uncolored. It’s extremely Gentle &  Moisturizing… it’s great for Baby’s tender skin or any kid.

If you are wondering about colored soaps scented with Fragrance Oils and is colored, that is completely up to you (the parent.)

I feel that if the soap is made with approved coloring & Fragrance Oil (Phthalate Free) the soap is safe. But, some will  feel different. That’s completely up to you.

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Are there Any Chemicals in my soaps?

21 Mar

Are there Any Chemicals in my soaps?.

Are there Any Chemicals in my soaps?

21 Mar

I have two different answers for that question.

yes no

Both answers, really?

Yes! Both….

For years I was making Natural Soap for myself and family. It was a need to end DRY SKIN. I wasn’t making it to avoid chemicals. My goal at the time (for me and my family) was to get DETERGENTS off  our Skin and it worked

No More Dry Skin!

While doing it I accumulated an abundance of soaps.  (I’ve been making handcrafted soaps for 6/7 years.)

Last year (2012),

I started selling my soaps at the local Farmers Market.

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I would tell customers that I use Fragrance Oil and FDA Approved Coloring….No one seemed to mind. I answered lots questions and it got me thinking. That’s when I took the plunge (although, not as big as I would have liked) and made  a few batches of ALL – NATURAL soaps.

I made a sign specially for the tray they were on….Saying “ALL NATURAL Soaps” and had an arrow pointing to them. I had many, many, many customers ask what are these? I would tell them, those are my ALL NATURAL soaps that I use Essential Oils (plant based not manufactured)and I use natural coloring like Paprika instead of FDA approved coloring. Out of say 100 customers maybe 1 possibly 2 wanted the ALL NATURAL Soaps.

With that being said I have added ALL Natural Soaps to my ETSY store. This is just the beginning…..More to come!

Here is the link to my ALL Natural Soaps on ETSY.

Okay, so let me get back to the question. Are there any chemicals in my soaps?

Answers:

No – There are None in my ALL NATURAL  and Unscented No Color Selections.

But

YES – There are in every other soap I make. Since Fragrance is a chemical and some of the colorings I use too.

It’s ALL about CHOICES!

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What is the best way to store the soap between uses?

18 Mar

The answer to that question is super easy.

A Soap Dish.

soap dish

Yep, that’s what I said a soap dish. But not Any soap dish.

You’ll need one that will keep your Natural soap out of standing water.

See, the most important thing to keep in mind when choosing a soap dish is making sure the soap will sit above the run off of water.

Below, is an example of a  common wooden soap dish.

Many people use these types of soap dishes.  I personally don’t like them. I find that the  soap sticks to them

AND

the soap is not far enough away from the water.

So, the soap doesn’t dry as fast.

Wooden Soap Dish

Wooden Soap Dish

WOODEN SOAP DISH

WOODEN SOAP DISH

See how the soap sits on the Wooden dish…..?

Now,  onto the type I prefer.

It’s more like little finger tips or pegs holding up your bar of soap. (see the last picture below)

Plus, you can’t see them but there are some holes between those fingers / pegs.

The holes make sure the water drains.

Keeping your bar of soap lasting longer.

SOAP DISH

SOAP DISH

IMG_4335Soap dish 1

Can you see how the soap sits on those fingers/pegs? The soap will dry faster which will make your bar last longer.

And

That’s a good thing:)

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Happy St. Patty’s Day!

17 Mar

Happy St. Patty's Day!.

Happy St. Patty’s Day!

17 Mar

st patty

Irish Shillelagh:

  • 1-1/2 ounce Irish Whiskey
  • 1/2 ounce Sloe Gin
  • 1/2 ounce White Rum
  • 1 tsp Fine Sugar
  • 1/2 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

Put all ingredients in a shaker full of ice and shake. Then strain into a glass. ENJOY!

AND

Since everyone is Irish today,

I figured I’d give everyone a little luck!

Enter Coupon:

Luckoftheirish

for 17% off any purchase of $7. or more at www.psilovesoapco.com!

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Can you add herbs or rose petals to most or all soaps?

15 Mar

Can you add herbs or rose petals to most or all soaps?.

Can you add herbs or rose petals to most or all soaps?

15 Mar

Flowers Floating in Herbal Tea

The answer to that question would be YES!

But, not the way you may be thinking. If you were to use Fresh Herbs or Flowers they could get moldy in the soap. (That’s not something you want to happen.)

So then the question becomes,

what types of herbs or rose petals can be used?

It’s best to use DRIED Herbs and Flowers. Depending on which dried herbs or flower you use will effect the outcome of the soap.

Here are some examples:

(If you have any questions feel to contact me, I love questions:) )

When using dried herbs keep in mind the soap can become scratchy!

1. Alkanet Root Powder – Herb (Will give the soap a light to deep purplish color depending on how much is used)

Usage : Add 1/2 tsp per pound of soap or make an infusion 1Tbsp per 4 oz. of oil to infuse (overnight to a week is best)

Then add 1 Tbsp. (strained) infusion to color to approximately 1.5 pounds of   soap.

Here’s a soap made with Alkanet root, It’s called Whimsical.

WHIMSICAL - MADE WITH ALKANET ROOT POWDER

WHIMSICAL – MADE WITH ALKANET ROOT POWDER

2. Annatto Seed Powder - pulp of a tropical fruit (Pale yellow to orange)

Usage: Add 1/2 tsp per pound of soap or make an infusion 1 to 2 Tbsp per 4 oz. of oil to infuse (overnight to a week is best or you could heat it up.)  Then add 1 Tbsp. or more (strained) infusion to color to approximately 1.5 pounds of   soap. The more you use the stronger the color. But, be sure not to use too much. It’s a fairly strong colorant.

LAV-ON Made with Annatto Seed Powder.

LAV-ON MADE WITH ANNATTO SEED POWDER

LAV-ON MADE WITH ANNATTO SEED POWDER

3. Parsley Powder – (extremely pale green to green)

Usage: Add 1 tsp per pound of soap at trace. There is no need to infuse in oil.

NICE Made with Parsley Powder.

NICE MADE WITH PARSLEY POWDER

NICE MADE WITH PARSLEY POWDER

4. Rose Buds – This one is simple. Just add a sprinkle to the top of the soap.

CHAMPAGNE and ROSE WITH ROSE BUDS ON TOP

CHAMPAGNE and ROSE WITH ROSE BUDS ON TOP

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Can’t believe it but it happened……

4 Mar

I’ve been nominated for the,

inspiring2bblog2baward

Thank you! Darilyn of  The High Note Dot Net!

I’m supposed to tell you 7 things about myself so here they are….

1. I have a parrot named Joe

2. I love to walk

3. I never eat out (only on rare occasions)

4. I don’t have any children

5. I love watching birds

6. I love hiking

7. I’m a plant hoarder

and now onto my15 bloggers I Nominate……

Pillows A-LA-MODE

Easy Crafts for Children

Cutter Light

MondaysChildPrims

SillyFrogSusan

The Flamboyant WallFlower

College Savings Dolls

Rantings of an Amateur Chef

My Story to You

Look Nook Hook

Our growing Paynes

Movin’ On

Eight Tree Street

Domestic Diva, MD

Wholly Kao

The rules for accepting a blog award are as follows:
- Display award image on your blog page.
- Link back to the person who nominated you.
- State 7 facts about yourself.
- Nominate 15 other bloggers for the award.
- Notify the bloggers that they have been nominated and link to their posts.

THANK YOU!!!!!

Woo Hoo! It’s Friday..Time for an update and lessons learned!

22 Feb

Woo Hoo! It’s Friday..Time for an update and lessons learned!.

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